Galston, New South Wales
By F. W. Paap
A LITTLE over two months ago, we pitched our tent at Galston, in a very central and in every way desirable spot. The Lord favored us in securing the site. At first the attendance was small, and a good deal of prejudice seemed to exist. Little by little this was broken down, and the attendance increased, and at this writing a goodly number have already embraced the message, and others are deeply interested. The attendance is as large now as at any time during the effort. The district is a very scattered one; but when an interest is taken in the study of God's Word, keen enough to lead men and women to walk as far as eight miles to and from the meetings, and this night after night, a good congregation is a certainty. God has given us his Spirit in a rich measure. Great spiritual blessings have been showered upon us. The third angel's19message never shone with a greater luster than it does to-day, and we feel deeply grateful to God for its bright rays. In the desk and while going from house to house, we have been conscious of the presence of the heavenly visitants. Last Sabbath was a good day. It was planned to have all the Sabbath-keepers of the district meet at the tent for Sabbath-school at 10 A. M., and right on time we opened with an attendance of nearly sixty. At eleven o'clock we held a preaching service, and the leading thought was based on the text, “Look on the fields: for they are white already to harvest.” The Lord came very near, and we were caused to realize our responsibility. At 2:30 P. M. we reassembled to conduct a social meeting. A spirit of true devotion and full surrender was manifest. Some with us were keeping the Sabbath for the first time, and their testimonies, like those of others, were encouraging. Some spoke of their deepening confidence in the message, and of victories gained; and a number of both old and young declared their desire and intention to fit themselves for his service. The day was one of special blessing, and one that we shall not soon forget. Already several of our little company are at the Avondale School, and others will join them the first of next year, God willing. This people are going to join in the work of proclaiming the third angel's message to all the world in this generation. We ask a very special interest in your prayers right at this time. Souls are in the valley of decision.